Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 1996

62.7% pass rate

from 142 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

11% fail on Brakes
- 6.3% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.70% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.70% fail on Rbt
      - 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.70% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.70% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.70% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 2.8% fail on Brake discs (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.70% fail on Brake linings
    - 0.70% fail on Brake pads
- 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.70% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.70% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.70% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.70% fail on Anti-lock braking system
9.2% fail on Suspension
- 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.70% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
- 1.4% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Macpherson strut (36 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Springs
  - 0.70% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.70% fail on Coil spring
- 0.70% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.70% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.70% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
9.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 9.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 8.5% fail on Spark ignition
    - 8.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.70% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.70% fail on Catalytic converter
  - 0.70% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.70% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.70% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.70% fail on Engine oil leaks
7.7% fail on Visibility
- 5.6% fail on Wipers
- 3.5% fail on Washers
7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.8% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.70% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.70% fail on Switch
- 2.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.1% fail on Headlamp
- 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.4% fail on Horn
- 0.70% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp
7.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 4.2% fail on Transmission
  - 3.5% fail on Drive shafts
    - 3.5% fail on Joints
  - 0.70% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.70% fail on Joints
- 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.4% fail on Doors
  - 1.4% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.70% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.70% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.70% fail on Pipe
2.1% fail on Steering
- 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.1% fail on Track rod end
2.1% fail on Tyres
- 1.4% fail on Condition
- 0.70% fail on Size/type
- 0.70% fail on Tread depth
1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.4% fail on Registration plates
0.70% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.70% fail on Attachment